TKAM vocab Flashcards

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1
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define concede

A

give over

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2
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define tyrannical

A

characteristic of an absolute ruler, or absolute rule

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3
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define revelation

A

the act of making something evident

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4
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foray

A

a sudden short attack

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5
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condescend

A

behave in patronizing manner

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compel

A

to force someone to do something

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7
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erratic

A

liable to sudden unpredictable change

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8
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amiable

A

diffusing warmth and friendliness

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9
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unanimous

A

in complete agreement

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10
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arbitrate

A

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

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inquisitive

A

given to questioning

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12
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crude

A

belonging to an early stage of technical development

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13
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yield

A

give or supply

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14
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verge

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the limit beyond which something happens or changes

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15
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stark

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severely simple

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unfathomable

A

impossible to come to understand

17
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seldom

A

not often

18
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caricature

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a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect

19
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quell

A

suppress or crush completely

20
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fanatical

A

marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

21
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gallantly

A

in a heroic or brave manner

22
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vehemently

A

in a forceful manner

23
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abide

A

dwell